The Ministry of Revenue is implementing ONT-TAXS - Ontario's Tax Services, focusing on creating a modern, integrated tax administration. ONT-TAXS includes a number of new initiatives such as online service; one business number; and one toll-free phone number.

The ministry has been working closely with businesses to develop ONT-TAXS. The ONT-TAXS Advisory Group (OTAG) is an independent, industry sector advisory group working with senior ministry staff to review and provide feedback on our modernization strategy and initiatives. The Small Business Tax Administration Advisory Committee has also provided invaluable support. The committee was established in 2004 and its 15 members have offered valuable suggestions and feedback on ways to cut red tape out of our tax administration processes.

André Rieser, Rockview Camp, Callander, ON
André is the sole proprietor of a Northern Ontario small business in the tourism sector.

"As the owner and operator of a small business I don't have time for complications when it
comes to doing my business' taxes. I'm constantly looking for ways to simplify, eliminate or
avoid duplication of administration; I want quick and easy access to my tax information as well as to information and documentation in relation with my taxes. At OTAG there is always an open exchange of views and opinions from all participants; I always keep the needs of small business owners situated in rural areas of Ontario in mind. Suggestions from business owners like me were well received and the Ministry of Revenue listened when we said we wanted simple and streamlined services. ONT-TAXS is a modern and practical solution for businesses like mine and will mean fewer hassles when they file their taxes".

Steven Van Alstine, CPM
Steven is Vice-President, Compliance Program and Services at the Canadian Payroll
Association, the authoritative source of payroll knowledge in Canada.
"Our members are diligent in remitting millions of dollars to the government every year. Ontario businesses, small, medium or large, will save time and money by using ONT-TAXS on-line services".

W. Jack Millar, LL.B., LL.M.
Jack specializes in commodity tax at Millar Kreklewetz LLP, the past Chair of the Toronto  Board of Trade's Tax Committee and a member of the Ministry of Revenue's Small Business  Tax Advisory Committee.
"I have clients in a variety of industries from manufacturing, retailing, communications, technology and oil and gas, all of them spend a lot of time and effort to comply with their tax obligations. ONT-TAXS will help businesses across all industry sectors in Ontario who remit sales tax or commodity taxes do their business with the government easier, faster and when  it's convenient for them".

Pierre Bocti, C.G.A., F.C.G.A.
Pierre is Vice President of Taxation at Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.
"Businesses in Ontario respect the law and spend a lot of their valuable resources on tax compliance every year. With ONT-TAXS the government is telling businesses that they speak their language; they are giving us the level of service that we give our customers every day, that's showing respect for the taxpayer".

Allan Gelkopf, Partner
Allan practices in the Commodity Tax & Customs Group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.  He advises clients in connection with provincial sales taxes and Canadian federal taxes.
"ONT-TAXS will have a positive impact on Ontario's retailers. Not only will Ontario's 300,000 plus retailers have access to a 24/7 online service they're also going to see a significant reduction in the paper and an easing of the administrative burden they face. The Ministry of Revenue has reduced the number of sales tax forms by 35% - that's a change that retailers  will certainly notice".

Toll-Free: 1-866-ONT-TAXS
ontario.ca/revenue